Chapter 886 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Suddenly, Sonya felt a rush of anxiety. That was because Lucian’s and Roxanne’s reactions were strange. Nonetheless, there was no way out of that situation. Sonya could only continue questioning Roxanne, “Tell me. Did you drug Lucian? Is that why he listens to you?”

Roxanne was dumbfounded. Never did she expect Sonya to have such a great imagination. Suddenly, Lucian rose to his feet and yelled, “Enough!”

His voice terrified both Sonya and Clinton. In fact, the latter’s legs began trembling. “Clinton, one more lie from you, and I’ll send you to jail. This is an occupational crime!” Lucian turned sideways and glared daggers at Clinton without a change in his expression.

Clinton was paralyzed with fear. Even his tongue got twisted. “Mr. Farwell… I was wrong! T-This is not the real report.”

When Sonya heard Clinton admitting the truth, her expression froze, her eyes widened, and her lips twitched in frustration.

A deathly silence fell on the room. Lucian’s gaze steadily avoided Sonya, not wanting to see her reaction. I have given her a second chance. Didn’t she know how long it would take to get the results of a paternity test? Didn’t she know I would figure out what Clinton was up to?

Even Roxanne understood him and didn’t dig her heels in, leaving the paternity test entirely to Sonya. On top of that, Elias sent a text: Your mother is being obstinate! But I still hope you will give her a chance so she may make it up to you.

The text was sent yesterday, and he didn’t mention the paternity test, but Lucian knew Sonya would never accept the results. In addition, Elias had interceded for Sonya.

Clinton was shaking like a leaf and reached into his pocket, pulling out a report that had been folded up and handing it to Lucian with his head hung low.

“Mr. Farwell, it’s all my fault for being too obsessed with benefits. Have mercy, Mr. Farwell. I don’t want to go to prison!” Clinton pleaded. He had already learned his lesson. Regret consumed him, and he realized he shouldn’t have meddled in the affairs of the wealthy.

He wanted to crawl into a hole and die at this moment, but he didn’t expose Sonya for fear of offending more people the more he revealed. Lucian picked up the paternity test report and tossed it at Sonya without opening it, his gaze finally settling on her.

Sonya was flabbergasted. She wasn’t expecting Clinton to have his guard up to this extent. Being a villain seemed to necessitate a certain level of competence.

She knew at that moment that she could never go back after Lucian exposed her and was afraid this would lead to a falling out with him. She was overwhelmed and couldn’t meet his eyes.

“Mom, I don’t get why you still refuse to accept Roxanne, Archie, and Benny. Fine, I’ll grant your wish. You can travel around Epea with Dad starting today. Better yet, take in the scenic views, and don’t return for three to five years!”

Lucian shot Roxanne an apologetic look, which she returned with a smile, not wanting to blame him. The color drained from Sonya’s face at the verdict, and she looked like she had been struck by lightning.

“Son, I really have no idea what’s going on with Clinton and why he would switch out the original report with a falsified one. It’s not that I don’t want to acknowledge Archie and Benny. I’d be overjoyed if they were my biological grandchildren.” She tried to justify in a pleading tone, but Lucian’s face was a mask of stone, and irritation flared in his eyes.

Sonya’s gaze shot to Roxanne in desperation, only to be met with a glacial expression on Roxanne’s face. She couldn’t muster sympathy for a grandmother who refused to accept her grandkids and would always attack them.

Such traveling plans spanning three to five years were almost similar to exile. Any resemblance of domestic bliss would be irrelevant to her. Lucian’s decision must have taken Elias’ pleading for leniency on Sonya’s behalf into account, or else he wouldn’t have established a time limit.

Besides, he had many properties in Epea, and it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to leave them in the hands of Sonya.

Roxanne didn’t say a word at all. Lucian glanced at Clinton. “Pack your things and piss off!” There was an icy glint in his eyes..

Clinton didn’t dare argue. Narrowly avoiding prison had been mercy enough, so he promptly fled with his tail between his legs. Sonya skimmed the original report before raising her gaze to Roxanne.

“Roxanne-” Her tone changed. “It’s all my fault, and I apologize to your sons for being petty. Roxanne, tell Lucian I’ll promise to change and be better. I’m sorry…”

With Sonya’s character, she would never meet anyone halfway unless it was a last resort, but the thought of being banished to Epea for three to five years struck fear in her. Roxanne wore an implacable expression, her eyes cold. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Farwell. It’s not up to me.”

She decided she had had enough and walked out of the foyer with long strides. Elias stayed in the garden to water the plants, worry drawing his brows together.

“Please forgive me, Lucian. I was at fault, but I was only trying to do what was best for the Farwell family. My head wasn’t in the right place. I will make it up to the kids. I don’t want to go to a foreign country in Epea. How can you do that to me…”

Sonya was still trying to redeem herself and apologize, but Lucian was determined to leave. He led Roxanne away, leaving a lone figure in the foyer, and wailing tore through the air a moment later.

“I did it for the Farwell family! Do you not respect me, Roxanne? You’re not remarried yet, so I’m still your mother-in-law. What do you want from me, Roxanne?” The heart-wrenching cries were thick with resentment.

No matter what, Sonya was Elias’ wife for many years, and his face contorted with sadness when he heard her weeping. He had reminded her many times, but she was stubborn and deserved such fate, yet alas, he walked into the foyer.

Sonya sobbed while whining about how Roxanne didn’t step in for her. Lucian would definitely reverse his decision if she said something.

Elias saw how unrepentant his wife was and snarled, “You are solely to be blamed here. You have been blinded since the incident with Aubree and caused so much pain and misery for our children. Never once did you care about how Lucian felt. You want to be in control and make your own decisions. What was so wrong with Roxanne that you couldn’t accept her? She has never hurt you or Lucian. I’d say you should repent!”

Her tear-stained face jerked up, incredulity widening her eyes. “You’re telling me off and pointing out my mistakes. I know I made a mistake, but it’s not unsalvageable.” She hiccupped. A sharp stab of disappointment pierced Elias.

“It seems like you didn’t grasp the gravity of your mistake. You’re hurting the kids and denying their existence! Roxanne didn’t say a word today, but can you imagine what she’s going through? You have never liked her since the beginning. Serves you right!” He spat and turned to leave.

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